Road Cycling

Vote now | Canyon Endurace vs Aeroad – what bike will van der Poel ride at Paris-Roubaix?
The Dutch superstar faces a Roubaix eve dilemma: stick with his aero-winning Aeroad or gamble on the wider-tyred Endurace as tech, tactics and even marketing stakes collide

The 4 Paris-Roubaix tyre tech trends you need to know about – what’s in, what’s out, and what’s controversial
From ballooning tyres to mixed uptake on inserts, these tyre tech trends will define Paris-Roubaix 2026

Pogačar vs Van der Poel: the era-defining rivalry we can't stop talking about
With Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel facing off once again at the third Monument of the season, Timothy John analyses the evolving rivalry between modern cycling's two great champions
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Revealed: Why the defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion has glued tubeless tyres to her wheels
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sticks with Cervélo S5 aero bike in defence of her 2025 title

54.8km of pavé and a 47.70km/h average speed – Paris-Roubaix in numbers
The numbers behind cycling’s most iconic one-day race

Q&A | Why did some riders prefer mechanical groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why choose cables over top-tier electronic shifting?

Paris-Roubaix tech | New Shimano road bike pedals spotted at Paris-Roubaix – here's everything we know so far
Could this be the leaked SPD-SLR pedal system?

Paris-Roubaix tech | Pogačar will race Paris-Roubaix on enormous 38mm-wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain – but no tubeless inserts
35mm-wide tyres measure 38mm mounted to Pogi's ENVE wheels, while he ditches front derailleur for Queen of the Classics

Warren Rossiter | I've tested bikes for decades and I still welcome tech that false starts – here's why
Warren explains why he wants bike brands to keep taking risks

Q&A | Why do riders choose 1x groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why are many riders happy to do without a second chainring?

UCI explains why it banned Visma-Lease a Bike’s tyre-inflation system ahead of Paris–Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike described the decision as a "real shame" but cycling's governing body insists it's to ensure fairness

Hunt says new 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke aero wheels are the fastest it has ever tested
New wheelset has deep/wide front, narrower/shallower rear profiles and a 1,212g claimed weight

Icons of Cycling | Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions
The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated

Van Rysel has developed an airbag skinsuit for its sponsored pro teams
Airbag deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect rider’s upper body and neck in a crash

How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming
Start and finish times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2026

Tubolito’s smart TPU tubes will alert you when it’s time to pump up your tyres
Pressure-sensing tech meets lightweight TPU tubes

Q&A | When was Paris-Roubaix last won on alloy wheels – and why did pro riders use them for so long?
Were carbon wheels not tough enough for the Paris-Roubaix cobbles?

New BMC Teammachine ebike rides like a regular bike, but my testing revealed it isn't flawless
Teammachine AMP 01's lower-power modes feel more hindrance than help

Swiss Side's new Performance Platform helps you optimise your pacing and equipment for TTs, triathlons and more
User-friendly tool uses Formula 1 methods and is based on pro team and wind-tunnel input

New Canyon Endurace CFR is the most aerodynamic endurance bike ever made
Endurace CFR's development philosophy was 'comfort creates speed and speed creates comfort'

Warren Rossiter | The new Canyon Endurace CFR is good, but I don’t think it's an endurance bike
It’s a bold move for Canyon to reimagine the Endurace as a pure road racer for the most challenging roads

Come and work for BikeRadar! We're looking for our next writer to join us in Bristol
We're looking for a road cycling expert to join our team in Bristol. Could it be you?

Q&A | How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix?
Cobble-conquering hacks for the Hell of the North

Review | Garmin's Rally RK / XC210 pedals are its best power meter pedals yet – but they need to be cheaper
Excellent power meter pedals but at a high price
